Advocare 24 day Challenge

Did the 24 day challenge, followed everything exactly but some how had one fiber pack left. Did loose an inch, didn't loose a lb, in fact put 2 lbs on. Was taking upwards of 21 pills a day, between the "max packs" catalyst, and fish oil ones, this doesn't include my cholesterol meds, and daily vitamin.

Spark was good I would recommend it if your a energy drink person its a great switch healthier.

Shakes were delicious with one problem 23% of my cholesterol for the day is in there. For someone on cholesterol meds this is completely counter productive.

Here is the part the really upsets me, I work out 7 days a week, 3 personal training workouts a week for lifting, those 3 days I'm at the gym 2x to get my cardio in. I do not eat poorly never have. I have several friends swear by the Advocare stuff, the only think I can think of is these people must eat like CRAP to loose all this weight in 24 days. You can't eat and drink all that stuff they want you to. Plus who can drink fiber mix plus prework out plus a little fruit between 5a-515a prior to going to the gym.

Conclusion: It works if you'v never worked out, eat like crap and your using it to kick start a work out program. My friends who love the stuff tell me that I fall in the very small group that it doesn't work for. I work out harder than 90% of the people at the gym, and I can't loose weight, so I don't blame advocare... but I won't support the claims either.

Did the 24 day challenge, followed everything exactly but some how had one fiber pack left. Did loose an inch, didn't loose a lb, in fact put 2 lbs on. Was taking upwards of 21 pills a day, between the "max packs" catalyst, and fish oil ones, this doesn't include my cholesterol meds, and daily vitamin.

Spark was good I would recommend it if your a energy drink person its a great switch healthier.

Shakes were delicious with one problem 23% of my cholesterol for the day is in there. For someone on cholesterol meds this is completely counter productive.

Here is the part the really upsets me, I work out 7 days a week, 3 personal training workouts a week for lifting, those 3 days I'm at the gym 2x to get my cardio in. I do not eat poorly never have. I have several friends swear by the Advocare stuff, the only think I can think of is these people must eat like CRAP to loose all this weight in 24 days. You can't eat and drink all that stuff they want you to. Plus who can drink fiber mix plus prework out plus a little fruit between 5a-515a prior to going to the gym.

Conclusion: It works if you'v never worked out, eat like crap and your using it to kick start a work out program. My friends who love the stuff tell me that I fall in the very small group that it doesn't work for. I work out harder than 90% of the people at the gym, and I can't loose weight, so I don't blame advocare... but I won't support the claims either.

With all that training you put in I wouldn't expect you to take off wieght. You probably replaced any fat you had with lean muscle. I am curious did you do a body analysis prior to the start of Advocare? ( This measures the components of your body mass ie:bone, muscle, fat and water) Doing this may have given you a more realistic picture of before and after.

Hi all... I too, am a skeptic, but now being on my 4th day of the Advocare Cleanse/Challenge, I am down just over 3 pounds in that time. They may be making a believer of me! While the eating plan is completely doable, I did experience a headache all day yesterday. Today I am feeling great! I am using this program to re-jump start my weight loss and healthy eating and exercise. I have been battling weight my entire life, and know that it will be on-going. If you are not serious about sustained weight loss...don't bother going on Advocare or anything else! Why waste your precious money? Sometimes we all need a "shake up"...something to propel us to the next goal...I believe that I've found it. And yes, I am a "newbie" poster. I do not have alot of time to blog. I ran in to this thread when trying to info-gather about Advocare and others' real life experiences. Success will come, even without Advocare...if I remain persistent, watch what I put in my pie-hole, and exercise... You have to do the work!

Hi all... I too, am a skeptic, but now being on my 4th day of the Advocare Cleanse/Challenge, I am down just over 3 pounds in that time. They may be making a believer of me! While the eating plan is completely doable, I did experience a headache all day yesterday. Today I am feeling great! I am using this program to re-jump start my weight loss and healthy eating and exercise. I have been battling weight my entire life, and know that it will be on-going. If you are not serious about sustained weight loss...don't bother going on Advocare or anything else! Why waste your precious money? Sometimes we all need a "shake up"...something to propel us to the next goal...I believe that I've found it. And yes, I am a "newbie" poster. I do not have alot of time to blog. I ran in to this thread when trying to info-gather about Advocare and others' real life experiences. Success will come, even without Advocare...if I remain persistent, watch what I put in my pie-hole, and exercise... You have to do the work!

Good for you for giving it a chance and realize that it won't be a miracle working and that you still have to do the work. I think so many people look down on Advocare and supplements and everything and I completely understand that you do not need them to lose weight but I also think it depends on your specific and personal goals. If you're a serious athlete or weight lifter (even if you aren't a body builder) you will likely need one supplement or another to aid you to that goal. Advocare products aren't much more expensive than GNC but with Advocare you also get one on one feedback and follow ups that you don't get from retail companies. It's worth the couple extra bucks in my eyes.

I'm sorry, I wasn't going to come back, but your last line made me do it. Are you talking abou feedback and follow ups from the people that are selling it to you? I am in twice as good of shape as anyone that has tried selling it to me. I'm not sure what kind of benefit that provides, since Advocare providers aren't formally trained in anything pertaining to nutrition or exercise.

Hi all... I too, am a skeptic, but now being on my 4th day of the Advocare Cleanse/Challenge, I am down just over 3 pounds in that time. They may be making a believer of me! While the eating plan is completely doable, I did experience a headache all day yesterday. Today I am feeling great! I am using this program to re-jump start my weight loss and healthy eating and exercise. I have been battling weight my entire life, and know that it will be on-going. If you are not serious about sustained weight loss...don't bother going on Advocare or anything else! Why waste your precious money? Sometimes we all need a "shake up"...something to propel us to the next goal...I believe that I've found it. And yes, I am a "newbie" poster. I do not have alot of time to blog. I ran in to this thread when trying to info-gather about Advocare and others' real life experiences. Success will come, even without Advocare...if I remain persistent, watch what I put in my pie-hole, and exercise... You have to do the work!

Good for you for giving it a chance and realize that it won't be a miracle working and that you still have to do the work. I think so many people look down on Advocare and supplements and everything and I completely understand that you do not need them to lose weight but I also think it depends on your specific and personal goals. If you're a serious athlete or weight lifter (even if you aren't a body builder) you will likely need one supplement or another to aid you to that goal. Advocare products aren't much more expensive than GNC but with Advocare you also get one on one feedback and follow ups that you don't get from retail companies. It's worth the couple extra bucks in my eyes.

Even GNC products are too expensive and completely unnecessary. My biggest issue is, the amount you invest in advocare is more than double my normal grocery bill and my food usually includes steak. I am have seen people spend $200-$400 just t get started. That's a lot of money.

I will say one thing, from my personal experience, the majority of "coaches" know very little about nutrition. What they know is how to use the plan. This is an issue when I start asking the "why" questions.

Anyone here do the Advocare 24 Day Challenge? If so, what are your thoughts?
Alos, what are your thoughts on Advocare products in general?

I started the 24 Day Challenge on Monday, but don't own a scale any more (EVIL INTRUMENTS OF TOURTURE) -but I will keep you posted. A few things that may help -

- I tend to be a little ocd - so I ziplocked each of the items that has to be taken on a different day into zip lock baggies and numbered them.
- I started the 'optional' Catalyst on Day 3 - that seems to help me more than the spark drink does; but I like the spark drink.
- My no diet dew headache about killed me on day 1; but I know I need to stay away from it - so worth the pain. (Repeat after me, " No I don't want a soda."

The rep I talked to said you can eat as many calories as you need - but i'm sticking in between 1600 - 1800 calories and burning between 1000 and 1500 in my workouts. I'll try to post back at the end of the challenge to give an update. To my anything that gets you on the right track when you need additional motivation is not a bad thing. I know alot of people say - just eat right, while true is much harder for some.

Hello, I am getting ready to do a 24 day Challenge starting June 1st. Does anyone have any recipe suggestions or tricks that helped them to stay on track?
I eat pretty healthy although i do have Crohn's Disease and I am not able to eat raw fruits with skins and vegetables any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

So I'm beyond irritated. A little background, I went on the Paleo lifestyle last year and lost 30 pounds before plateauing in July. I kinda fell off the bandwagon a little bit too and started eating candy and breads/grains. So I actually gained 3 pounds back. Someone introduced me to Advocare after my vacation in April and I was a skeptic. Especially since I usually eat pretty clean anyway. But, after seeing so many people on my Facebook feed have success, I thought what the heck, maybe it will work. Well let me tell you, I only have 7 more days and I've lost only 4 pounds. My body can't handle as much food as the portion sizes recommend and my body definitely can't handle so many carbs. Perhaps, it should tell you recommended portion sizes but eat only until you feel full. No need to stuff yourself.

I've learned a lot from doing this challenge. Like how to balance out what you eat (ie...if you want cheese, then also eat an apple). And I've also learned how to keep myself full so that I don't crave chips, candy, soda, cake, ice cream, etc. I know that for the remaining 7 days, I'm not going to eat nearly as much so maybe I'll feel better and actually have that energy that everyone talks about having once I'm not drowning myself in food.

I signed on to be a distributor through Advocare and this is one coaching tool that I will tell people (once I have someone on the challenge with me). I really do believe that Advocare can work. You just have to listen to your body talking to you.

PS - I do love me some Spark!